Clery Root

Calathea macrosepala, Marantaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cohune PalmAttalea cohune

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Hairy-leaved PepperPiper hispidum

Pest Deterrent

Wild MangoVoacanga thouarsii

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Sweet IngaInga laurina

Nurse PlantShade Provision

BulletwoodManilkara bidentata

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Santa MariaCalophyllum brasiliense

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Golden CalatheaCalathea lutea

Congeneric Calathea species compete for similar understory light conditions and root space

Uses

Functions

Starch ProductionGround CoverErosion Control

Edible Parts

RhizomesYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidStarch Source

Common Questions

What zones does Clery Root grow in?

Clery Root grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Clery Root?

Good companions for Clery Root include Cohune Palm, Hairy-leaved Pepper, Wild Mango, Sweet Inga, Bulletwood.

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